“For what reason” in Japanese
Short answer
For what reason in Japanese is “何故” (naze). Full meaning: why, how, for what reason; why.
Other ways to say “For what reason” in Japanese
ナゼ
naze why, how, for what reason; why
なぜ
naze why, how, for what reason; why
なして
nashite forming, comprising, making up; why?, for what reason, how, in what way, for what purpose, what for
如何して
doushite how, in what way, by what means; why, for what reason, for what purpose, what for; cannot possibly
何ゆえ
naniyue why, how, for what reason; why
なにゆえ
naniyue why, how, for what reason; why
何だって
nandatte what?!, what did you say?!; why?, what for?, for what reason?; anyone, anything
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